This sampler from the Creative World catalog consists of 12 performances by
Stan Kenton's Orchestra, mostly from 1945-46. There are four
June Christy vocals (including "Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin"'), a pair of features for guest tenor
Vido Musso ("Come Back o Sorrento" and "Santa Lucia") and six other pieces (all
Kenton and
Pete Rugolo arrangements) of which the highlights include "Safranski," "Artisrtry in Bolero" and "Opus in Pastels." It's a fine sampling of
Stan Kenton's mid-'40s orchestra. ~ Scott Yanow